Center Pivot Replacement

2026-11-03

Amendment 0001 : RFQ is being amended to add an " Additional Questions and Answers " document only . No other changes have been made . ________________________________________________________Description - This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12 . This announcement constitutes the only solicitation . Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued . Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0390 is issued as a Request for Quotation ( RFQ ) for a Center Pivot Replacement . This acquisition is set - aside for small business concerns . The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111 The small business size standard is 1250 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set - Aside . All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency . Statement of RequirementThe USDA Agricultural Research Service requires the procurement and turnkey installation of a new center pivot irrigation system to replace a damaged unit at the Roman L . Hurska U . S . Meat Animal Research Center ( USMARC ) in Clay County , Nebraska . The project calls for a hot - dipped galvanized , seven - tower system featuring GPS - ready VRI sector programming and specialized sprinkler packages , with completion expected within 30 to 45 days of award . For detailed specifications , refer to the provided Statement of Work . Award TypeThe Government intends to make one award from this solicitation . Therefore , to be considered responsive , contractors must submit pricing for all items . Evaluation and Basis for AwardThe provision at FAR 52 . 212 - 2 , Evaluation — Commercial Products and Commercial Servicesis not applicable to this solicitation . In lieu of this provision , quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12 . 203 based on the criteria listed below . Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government . The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement . The evaluation factors are : Price and Technical Capability . Technical Capability will be evaluated based on the offeror ’ s ability to meet the salient characteristics of the pivot system , including the accuracy of the proposed sprinkler package and the system ’ s ability to navigate existing field obstacles ( water tanks / fences ). The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution , even if it is not the lowest priced . Submission Requirements : To be considered , provide a quote on company letterhead including : Vendor Details : SAM . gov UEI Number . Technical Documentation : Descriptive material and a " meets / does not meet " statement for the minimum specifications . Pricing : Provide a Firm - Fixed - Price ( FFP ) for the turnkey project . This price must be F . O . B . Destination and include all equipment , shipping , installation labor , the concrete pad ( if required ), and all necessary hookups . Timeline : Estimated lead time / completion date . Validity : Quote must be valid for at least 60 days . Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government ' s functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein . Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line . Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen , read , and / or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration . QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard . hawthorne @ usda . gov , NO LATER THAN 1 : 00 p . m . ET , April 7th , 2026 . Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date / time . QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard . hawthorne @ usda . gov , NO LATER THAN 5 : 00 p . m . ET , April 13th , 2026 . Place of Performance : USDA – ARS - USMARC844 Road 313Clay Center , NE 68933Site Visit InformationDate / Time : 9am , Friday 4 / 3 / 26Meeting Location : 844 Road 313 , Clay Center , NE 68933POC for Access : Danny Trausch , 402 - 762 - 4120 , danny . trausch @ usda . govInquiries : The POC is for site visit coordination and physical access only . The POC is not authorized to discuss the RFQ , technical specifications , or contract terms . All formal inquiries and Requests for Information ( RFIs ) must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at Richard . hawthorne @ usda . gov . Any information obtained from unauthorized sources is unofficial and non - binding . Bidders who attempt to bypass formal RFI procedures or seek an unfair competitive advantage through unauthorized technical contact may have their proposals found non - responsive .

Nebraska

2026-04-29